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Okay, so let me tell you about the time I tried to get a Cambodian passport. It wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, but I got it done. Here’s how it all went down.

First things first, I needed to get my hands on the application form. Sounds simple, right? Well, it kinda was. I found out I needed to go online or through some kind of office but I didn’t know where I could get it. Eventually, I found the form and filled it out with all my details.

• Gathering my docs: This part was a bit of a pain. I had to dig up my birth certificate, ID, and a bunch of other stuff.
• Taking photos: Passport photos have all these rules, man. Size, background color, no smiling—it’s a whole thing. Got mine done at a local photo shop. I am not sure if it was the right one.
• Filling out the form: Make sure all the names and dates are correct.

I am a little confused about whether I need to apply for an eTA, but I guess I should be fine since I am applying for a Cambodian passport.

So, about getting the actual passport. There are a few ways to go about it. You can either go through a Cambodian passport office or an embassy or consulate if you’re outside the country. Then there was something about an online option, but it seemed like you still had to go in person at some point. I went the consulate route since I was not in Cambodia. It took a bit of waiting and a few back-and-forths, but I finally got that passport in my hands.

And there was the whole deal about how you actually become a Cambodian citizen. Apparently, you need to be born to at least one Cambodian parent. Or, you can go through this whole naturalization process, which takes years, man. But then I heard about people getting citizenship through investments or donations. Not my style, but hey, to each their own. I also found that dual nationality is permitted in Cambodia, which is pretty cool.

Anyway, getting that Cambodian passport was an experience. Took some time, took some paperwork, and definitely took some patience. But I did it! It’s a good feeling, let me tell you.